Case Study: The KNX Experience Home, Antwerp, Belgium
By Helgi Decreus, KNX Experience Home. On March 15, 2012, the KNX Experience Home opened its doors in the heart of Antwerp, Belgium. KNX Experience Home is a multifunctional platform for everything concerning the integration of contemporary technologies in residential environments. Antwerp is the largest city in the Dutch-speaking part of Belgium. The home is […]
Product Review: Cytech Comfort
By Andy Ellis, Household Automation Ltd. Having been involved with KNX now for a number of years, I know that no one manufacturer offers the ideal solution to any design. In fact to the seasoned KNX integrator, I suggest that a typical installation would consist of KNX devices from a number of manufacturers. I say […]
ProtoCessor Offers ProtoNode KNX OEM Gateway
The ProtoCessor KNX OEM Gateway enables manufacturers to provide KNX communications output to meet their customer’s interoperability needs. Most KNX datapoint types are supported, allowing communication to almost any kind KNX device in the installation, such as temperature sensors, shutters, light switches, actuators, alarms etc. This allows OEM devices to access a KNX network using […]
The Crystal, a Sustainable Cities Initiative by Siemens, Uses KNX Intelligent Building Controls
KNX intelligent building controls are an integral part of The Crystal, a Sustainable Cities Initiative by Siemens. The building was designed to achieve top scores on the international assessments for energy-efficient buildings. These include BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) which is the world’s foremost environmental assessment method and rating system for buildings – […]
Elbex Technologies Joins KNX Association
Elbex Technologies is the official daughter company of the Elbex Holding, mainly active for distribution in the Benelux, as well as worldwide service for the group. Elbex Technologies is a part of the Elbex Japan group who has been developing for the past 10 years a Residential Automation Optic System which is based on using […]
HAI by Leviton Announces KNX Gateway
HAI by Leviton announced today the launch of its KNX Gateway, an interface allowing HAI by Leviton’s Omni and Lumina Ethernet-based controllers to communicate with and control KNX devices through KNX’s standardised network communications BUS protocol. Lighting devices, temperature and energy management, motors for window coverings, shades, shutters and more are among the many KNX […]
Technology: KNX Explained
By Gordon Fry, Wandsworth Group. Once upon a time, the idea of being able to communicate with your home from the other side of the world was the stuff of science fiction. These days, thanks to KNX, it is a completely deliverable, easy-to-operate and flexible home automation solution. As the world’s only open standard for […]
Case Study: KNX Installation in East Coast Villa, Phuket, Thailand
By Ben Hobbs, H3 Digital. Phuket is a tropical island in Thailand visited by more than five million holidaymakers each year. After nearly a decade of visiting, UK businessman Dennis Bacon found an elevated parcel of land for sale on the East coast that featured a stunning 240-degree view of Phang Nga bay. He purchased […]
Dr KNX: What does it take to become a KNX installer, and what software tools are available?
By Dr KNX. Welcome dear KNXers to my new column. Every month, I will do my best to answer a question posed by the KNX community, in the hope that it will help you with issues that commonly arise. To get the ball rolling, I will deal with a question that is regularly posed by […]
FieldServer Technologies Introduces KNX Gateway
FieldServer Technologies’ new KNX Gateway enables communication between a wide range of EIS-data driven building and industrial automation devices. FieldServer Technologies, the major gateway manufacturer for the building automation industry, has introduced the new KNX Gateway. The QuickServer KNX Gateway enables data access from KNX networks to devices and other networks utilizing open and proprietary […]